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The character "摩" is structured with the component 麻, meaning hemp or a prickling sensation, positioned above 手, meaning hand, indicating an action performed by the hand. Etymologically, it originated to denote the act of rubbing or grinding, as implied by the hand interacting with a coarse or textured surface. From this core meaning, its usage expanded to include touching, stroking, and polishing, and later incorporated the physical concept of friction, as well as extended senses in compounds related to activities such as massage or meticulous study.
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我每天骑摩托车。
摩天大楼很高。
这座城市很摩登。
妈妈给我按摩肩膀。
汽车轮胎有摩擦声。
摩擦会产生热量。
医生建议定期按摩背部。
我们观摩了工厂的生产过程。